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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Harmonica
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Violin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em
Danny Boy Chords – Vocal
A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
Chorus
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
Verse 2
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
Chorus
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
Bridge
F – C – G7 (×2)
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
Chorus
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
C – G7 – C
F – C – G7
Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.
Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Danny Boy" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Danny Boy"?
It was written by Frederic Weatherly.